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THE ROADRUNNERThe Online Newsletter of the Long Island Road Runners Club DECEMBER 2014

In 2015 we are reducing our race schedule.With so many races on Long Island,weekends have become a glut of races,with sometimes as many as 14 races in asingle weekend.

When we started as a club over 3 decadesago, there weren’t many races on the IslandEXCEPT for our races in Eisenhower Park.

In those days, we had races every Sunday,all year long, as well as Wednesday’s in thesummer. We put on over 80 races in a year!In fact, each year, on a Sunday, we put on amarathon, 50K and a 10K at the same time!

Well, times have changed. Races havepopped up all over. Our plan for 2015 is toput on a few targeted events where we willhave good numbers, and the race team canactually run in some races.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, wewould like to thank you for your continuedsupport, and we wish everyone a MerryChristmas, Happy Chanukah, and a HappyNew Year!

Fred Haslett

President’s MessageDecember 2014Winter is upon us, and our Sunday FallSeries is nearing the end with our Santa5K on Sunday, December 21st, the lastrace on Long Island in 2014. This racealways has a good turnout, and if youpre-register by mail you’ll be in a specialraffle for a Visa gift card.

And don’t forget to mark your calendarsfor our Annual New Year’s Day 5 MileHangover Fun Run On January 1st at9:30. This is a free run! Since we run 51-mile loops, you can do from 1 mile toall 5. Bring your friends for a greatmorning of fun. As usual, we will haveplenty of refreshments like bagels,coffee, hot chocolate, and egg nog. It’s agreat way to start off the year!

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LONG ISLAND ROAD RUNNERS CLUBPRESENTS THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & HOLIDAY SOCIAL

WHERE: Christ the King Church, 2408 Fifth Street,East Meadow, NY, 11554 * (Off Prospect Ave.)

WHEN: SATURDAY JANUARY 17th, 2015, 6PM –10PMTICKETS: ONLY $20 EACH IF PURCHASED EARLY!DEADLINES: Members ONLY (and 1 guest) can purchase tickets upuntil Friday 12/12. After that date, ticket sales will be open to non-members.If any tickets are left, LATE REGISTRATION- $25 FOR ALL AFTERJAN. 1 (NO EXCEPTIONS)

*ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO 75*-DON’T BE DISAPPOINTED. IT WILL BE SOLD OUT!!!

***NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!!!***

AMENITIES: Food, Salad, Beer, Wine, Soda. Coffee, Dessert & Rafflesall Included!!! AND DANCING TO THE MUSIC!!!

NOTE: CLUB AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT THE PARTY.FOR INFORMATION: CALL Jim Ferguson at 516-390-4436 & leave a message

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: LIRRCMAIL CHECKS TO:

JIM FERGUSON 2193 McCLELLAN ST., EAST MEADOW, NYNY11554

(Cut below and mail bottom to JIM with your check.)

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Running Notes…..I hope you enjoy this edition of The Roadrunner whichincludes two featured runners, Kurt LaForest and SteveGerson, the lowdown on the Holiday Social, a year-endstatement from President Fred Haslett, and a few goodarticles. As we welcome in a new year, many of us makeplans to run favorite races or challenge ourselves in newevents. Remember to keep your training on focus and joinus for our popular Santa Run on Sunday, December 21stand our famous Hangover Run on January 1st.As part ofyour plans, I would ask you to consider helping us out in2015 by getting actively involved with your club. We needhelp in all areas when our schedule kicks in again, and wecan only continue to exist with your help. See any of theBoard Members or Race Officials and join us! HappyHolidays!

A recent cover story by John Hanc in Newsday’s Act 2tells the story of Joe Picini in his quest to run a sub-5minute mile. Ultimately running a 5:39, the short story isa tribute to Picini, who turned 57 ten days after hisattempt………….

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Researchers at Bispebjerg University Hospital in Denmarkhave shown that jogging can prolong life. Especially runningfrom 1 hour to 2.5 hours a week, distributed over two orthree sessions and at an average speed can increaselongevity up to 5.6 years in men and 6.2 years inwomen……..

Nice article in the LI Life section of October 19th’sNewsday on Wyandanch HS coach Patricia Taylor. She hascoached high school track in Wyandanch for 10 years, andhas sent a number of runners to the Penn Relays. …….

Yep, it’s true….The Inaugural Suffolk County Marathon isslated for September 2015. See page 8 for thearticle…No travel worries, no weather worries….somethingto think about…..

John Hanc wrote another nice piece in November 8th’sNewsday Act 2 entitled “A Generous Life”, in which hepays tribute to his Uncle Tony, a Marine who was woundedat Iwo Jima. Hanc also ran the Marine Corps Marathon inWashington on October 26th in his uncle’s honor.

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The Long Island Road Runners

Wish you and yours thevery best of the holidays!

Merry Christmas!

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LIRRC is very happy to introduce to you our newWomen's Race Team Co­Captains:

SUSAN SCHMUCK & MARIE BREWER

We are very happy that Susan and Marie have agreed totake on this responsibility and we know they will do anoutstanding job for the team. They both have beenrunning for LIRRC on the Women’s team for a long timeand are almost always at all the team races. Pleasewelcome them as they take on their new role!

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LIRRC LADIES ROCK!

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Suffolk Planning First County Marathon

By Barbara Donlon

Above, a scene from this year's Great CowHarbor 10K Run, held in Northport. SuffolkCounty plans to launch its own marathon nextyear. File photo by Mark D'Angio

October 09, 2014 | 12:08 PM

Suffolk County's first marathon is set to take place on Sept. 13,2015, County Executive Steve Bellone announced this week.

The inaugural marathon will start and finish at Heckscher StatePark in East Islip and run along South Shore downtowns. Therewill be a festival to celebrate the end of the marathon at the statepark.

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"The Suffolk County marathon is a mechanism to highlight theincredible communities, natural resources and businesses wehave here in Suffolk County," Bellone said in a press release.

The 26-mile race will be a qualifier for the famous BostonMarathon and it is expected to generate about $8 million ineconomic stimulus to the county, according to the county'seconomic development department's estimates. It's based on therace attracting 4,000 participants

The event is cost-neutral, as race fees and sponsorships willcover all expenses, according to the county executive's office.The funds raised from the event will be donated to veteranorganizations across the county.

"We expect it to be a destination marathon," Bellone said in ateleconference Wednesday.

The county executive said he plans to run in the marathon. Healso said he will be running his first marathon, the TCS New YorkCity Marathon, next month. During the NYC marathon, Bellone,along with a team of runners, will be wearing shirts to promotethe county's first marathon.

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"We are really excited about this," he said. "We think it is great.We believe this is something that will grow and become asuccess."

Bellone also spoke about the county's new "Healthy Suffolk"campaign, which focuses on active living and eating smart. Thecounty plans to improve the health and well-being of itscommunities through educational programs and outreach effortsthat are geared toward adopting and maintaining a healthylifestyle, according to the county executive's office.

Bellone spoke highly about healthy living. He even spoke abouthis own new health goals and reflected on the weight he has lost.Bellone said he lost about 50 to 60 pounds over four months andcredits the weight loss to healthier eating, portion control andexercise.

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1.We originally posted this a while ago, butperhaps with the approaching colder weather,many of us will have a better reason to read agood book or watch a movie. This being said,there are a number of running-related DVD’s andbooks that are available for LIRRC Members toborrow.It’s easy, and here’s how it works: First, youmust be a current member of LIRRC. Choose youritems from the list, and drop me a line (withyour address) at proffesor4@aol.com. I’ll sendyour items first class mail. You can return themto me the same way, or hand them to me when yousee me again. Please note that the first postingalso listed back issues of Runner’s World andFootnotes. These are no longer available.

DVD’sGlimpse of Heaven; Taste of HellPrefontaineRunning AmericaRunning BraveRunning the SaharaSaint Ralph

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The Dipsea DemonThe Long RunThe RunnerUltraMarathon Man

BOOKS

Achilles HealingA Race like No OtherBoston Marathon – How to QualifyChicken Soup for Runners SoulDr. Sheehan on RunningEat and RunFood Guide for MarathonersMarathon (Higdon)Marathon Man (Rodgers)Marathon Woman (Switzer)The Complete MarathonerThe Madman, the MarathonerThe GiftThe Loneliness of the Long Distance RunnerThe Longest FallThe Long RunThe Runners Guide to the Meaning of LifeThe Run-Walk-Run Method

This idea of sharing running-related educationalmaterials started with Colin Harris years ago. Iwas fortunate to be the recipient of many of thebooks he read over the years. So, sit back, graban energy drink, and enjoy.

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A little blast from the not so distant past shows Kip Currlin, CarlGrossbard, Jim Thornton and Vera Lightfoot showing some goodtimes.

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“At first an ordeal and then an accomplishment, thedaily run becomes a staple, like bread, or wine, a finemarriage, or air. It is also a free pass to friendship.”–Benjamin Cheever

Photo: LIRRC Members at the Oyster Bay 5K held onSunday, October 19th.

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2015 RACE SCHEDULE

Thursday January 1--9:30AM-New Year’s Day Hangover Run (Free)

Sunday March 15--9:00AM- John Corrigan 4x2 Mile Relay

Sunday April 5--9:00AM- Easter Bunny 5K

Sunday December 20--9:00AM-Santa 5K

Wednesday Night Eight Week Summer SeriesJune 10 through July 29 –6:30PM-Kid’s ½ Mile Fun Run-

7PM 5K Race

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LIRRC PRESENTS..

THE SANTA 5KSUNDAY, DECEMBER 21ST @ 9AM

Pre-register to be in a special raffle for a $50 Visa GiftCard.Go to our website at LIRRC.ORG for application.Race fee is ONLY $6 for members, $11 for non-members.Awards 3 deep in 5 year age groups.Raffles, and refreshments.Registration day of race from 7:45-8:45AM.

Join us for the last race of 2014!

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014

This Marathon Lawsuit May Shake Upthe Running WorldThe company that brings us Rock 'n' Roll Marathons—and the media—largelywaved off one race volunteer's complaint about unpaid labor. But there's reasonto pay attention.

By: MATTHEW MCCUEOUTSIDE MAGAZINE

Late last month, Competitor Group Inc., the San Diego–based parentcompany of the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon series, was sued for using volunteers

in place of paid workers. The suit was filed in Missouri by plaintiff YvetteJoy Liebesman, who says she worked as a volunteer bike escort at the 2012St. Louis Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon. Liebesman maintains that the race

series, which is owned by private equity firm Calera Capital, uses itsvolunteers as unpaid labor to man water stations, give race directions, andserve as bike escorts for race participants. The suit looks to include anyonewho volunteered to work at any of the 41 Rock ’n’ Roll races that took place

across the United States over the past two years.

To succeed, the suit will need to prove that Competitor Group has violatedthe Fair Labor Standards Act, which states that employees may notvolunteer their services to for-profit private-sector employers. Liebesman’slawyers argue that race volunteers aren’t just volunteering; they’re alsoserving as free labor for Competitor Group. Here’s why: The Rock ’n’ Rollraces enlist charity partners and require them to provide at least 10runners per event at the cost of $165 per racer. To raise money, thesecharities then set their own marked-up entry fees for runners who want todonate to the cause or enter a sold-out race. As part of the agreement, eachcharity also provides 75 people on race day to work at an aid station thatcan be branded with the charity’s initiatives. And this is the major stickingpoint in the suit.

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“These ‘volunteers’ were recruited under the auspices that they wereproviding a community service for various charity groups, all of which payDefendant, in one form or another, for the privilege of being an ‘OfficialCharity,’” reads the suit. “While these charity groups provide Defendantwith the veneer of community service, in fact Defendant is exploiting avolunteer labor force to avoid paying for necessary labor, a privilege notafforded for-profit companies under the Fair Labor Standards Act (‘FLSA’).”

Liebesman, an associate professor at the Saint Louis University School ofLaw, is seeking to reclaim unpaid minimum wages for the work performedfor everyone affected, plus monetary damages and attorney fees. Accordingto the suit, the plaintiff believes the potential class of affected volunteerscomprises approximately 1,000 individuals for each Rock ’n’ Roll race heldin the United States in the past two years.

The firm representing her is tort specialist Simmons Hanly Conroy, whoselawyers for this case are based in Alton, Illinois, according to the courtfiling. Lawyers from Simmons Hanly Conroy were unavailable for aninterview prior to press time.

While Liebesman has been lambasted in the running media, the case mayhave a powerful effect on for-profit races, says Phil Stewart, the president ofRoad Race Management Inc.

“If the suit were successful in a way that could be broadly interpreted, itcould have a significant impact on volunteerism in the running industryfrom community events put on by local running stores through the largefor-profits like Competitor Group,” he says.

Stewart’s distinction about for-profit races is important. Some of the largestU.S. races, including the New York City Marathon, Peachtree Road Race10K, and Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K, are operated by nonprofit runningclubs and should not be affected by a ruling, whereas Run Disney andIronman are owned by for-profit companies and could potentially beaffected. (Ironman’s status is slightly more complicated because it has anonprofit arm that oversees its charity program.)

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In a statement released Wednesday, Competitor Group CEO David Abelessaid, “A lawsuit was recently filed against Competitor Group. We believe theallegations are completely baseless and we are confident that once the factsare analyzed it will be resolved quickly. It will not impact this weekend’sevent in St. Louis, which will continue just as planned. While we cannotcomment any further on the pending litigation, we are proud of the Rock ’n’Roll Marathon’s four year history in St. Louis and we will continue to buildupon our strong relationships with our community partners.” (The 2014 St.Louis Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon and Half Marathon will take place thisweekend, almost two years to the day after the date Liebesman citedworking in the suit.)

According to the court filings, Competitor Group has the opportunity torespond to the suit by October 24.

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In The Spotlight…….

Kurt LaForestI have been running since I was the age of 15 or just over38 years now. I started off not as a runner but in othersports which unfortunately I was not very good in. I triedfootball was to small, baseball I loved but no throwingarm, basketball way to uncoordinated to do it so I was leftwith running. I was never a great runner just more of arecreational runner that got better and better throughouthigh school. By time I was in college I thought of myselfas a serious runner until one day I entered a 5K and beingyoung, cocky and full of himself was convinced I wasgoing to win. Not only did I not win but for the first time Iran with a truly elite athlete. Mary Decker (Later MaryDecker Tabb and then back to Mary Decker) was trainingfor the Olympics. Little did I know then other than shewas running the race as a tempo run.

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During the first mile I held my own while she ran andtalked with a friend. By mile 2 I was dead and she was stilljust cruising, having a good old time, and chatting up astorm. By the 3rd mile she kicked it in and I never saw heragain until the finish. What running taught me was notonly is there always someone better than you but once youstop trying then you are settling to be mediocre. It is thetrying and not giving up that I cherish - and I learned fromrunning very quickly – to avoid future races with MaryDecker.As time went along and my 4 kids were born, runningbecame more important for me. It was something Ibelieved in as a lifestyle and wanted my children tounderstand that being healthy and living well go hand inhand with exercise. I found not only does it helpphysically but emotionally and mentally (lord knows Ineed all the mental help I can get) – it keeps me balanced.I love running and admire those who work at it and tryhard. That is more important than those who it comesnaturally to. I tend to be competitive mainly with myselfmore so than with others. I love races and measuringmyself against others but always content with supportingand cheering those who are both ahead of me and behindme.

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My all-time favorite races locally I love the ForeverRunning 5K in memory of Deputy Fire Chief Ray Downeywho died at 9/11 He was both a runner and a Marine so Itry to do this race every year. The other race I trulyenjoyed was running the Boston Marathon. After Iqualified I ran it twice with friends and it is hard to capturehow meaningful that particular marathon is.Lately I have branched into Triathlons. Like most runnersI have had some injuries and enjoy the cross training but Istill think of myself as a runner first and a triathlete second.My next goal race is the Mohawk Marathon in October2015 I want to run and qualify for Boston and do it onemore time.I live out East in Setauket but still enjoy being on theLIRRC Masters running team.

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Cell Phones for Soldiers

Throughout our country's history, there have been selfless people whohave stepped up to answer America's call. Let us not forget our men andwomen in uniform, and let us always let them know they are appreciatedfor the sacrifices they and their families make for us. What can we do toshow our support of our men and women in uniform? There are manyways, and the Long Island Road Runners Club has decided to partnerwith Senator Dean Skelos in the "Cell Phones for Soldiers" program.Each week at our races, a collection box will be available to collect oldcell phones. This is a close-to-home cause, as LIRRC President FredHaslett's son, Sgt. 1st Class Fred "Rick" Haslett of the NC Army NationalGuard, was stationed in southern Baghdad, on his second deployment insupport of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Since his company's Internetconnection was not free, Cell Phones for Soldiers kept SFC. Haslett andhis fellow soldiers supplied with calling cards so calls home to loved oneswere free.

Soldiers can pay as much as $5 per minute to call loved ones. Ourcollection helps them stay in touch with loved ones. Let's do our part.God Bless Our Troops!

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START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT!

LIRRC’S ANNUAL NEW YEARS DAY

5 MILE HANGOVER RUN

&

PETER CIRONA BIRTHDAY TROT

All runners are welcome to join us onJanuary 1st at 9:30AM at the Field Housenear Parking Field #2.

There is NO FEE, and we will have plenty ofrefreshments including egg nog, coffee,bagels, and hot chocolate!

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The LIRRC Book of the Month is

STRIDES

By BENJAMIN CHEEVERCheever has traveled the world writing features for Runner's World

magazine, and he draws from this rich experience on every page. Hisadventures have taken him to Kenya in search of the secrets of theworld's fastest runners and to a 10K with American soldiers in Baghdad.Strides celebrates the personal satisfaction from that of a morning run tothe Medoc Marathon in Bordeaux where fine wines are served at waterstops and the first prize is the winner's weight in grand crus. But whattruly distinguishes Strides as a memorable read is the unique lensthrough which this sparkling writer explores our deep bond to running,driven by an impulse the author describes as "the desire, the need, toescape into ecstasy."

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The Long Island Road Runners ClubMourns the passing ofBill HahlAnd sends our heartfelt condolences to his familyYou may make a donation in memory of Bill to –The Guide Dog Foundation of Smithtown371 E. Jericho TurnpikeSmithtown, NY 11787

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REAL ESTATE NEEDS

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TUTORINGNYS Certified Elementary teacher will tutor your child or give homework helpin your home. K-6th grade. Reasonable rates. Call Fred at 516 569-4196 oremail fredhas@verizon.net

FOOT PROBLEMS?Dr. D.T. Peterson (triathlete), DPM, MS, 8029 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury. Call 516496-0900.

FEMALE PERSONAL TRAINERNeed a personal trainer? Call Hofstra Certified Trainer Margaret Peralta at 516319-4993, or email her at Peraltafit2run@yahoo.com.Margaret also teaches ZUMBA in East Meadow. Classes are only $10.Meet every Tuesday @ 7PM and Saturday @ 11AM. E-mail Margaret and gosee what all the fuss is about!

REAL ESTATE NEEDSCall member Kathleen Agricola, Licensed Real Estate Associate at Prudential

in East Meadow, NY at 516 796-4000 or email her atKathleen.Agricola@prudentialelliman.com

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PERSONAL TRAININGIf anyone is interested in improving their running (who isn’t?), running clinicsat schools, individual training sessions and seminars on nutrition and physicalfitness.Running class: Running classes are group workouts designed to help yourun farther and faster. I coach different ability levels, from beginner tocompetitive running, ensuring that you’ll find the right fit. You’ll do a varietyof coached workouts depending on your level, classes include steady-paced runs, speed training, intervals, hills, fartlek, and tempo runs.Call: Jane Vongvorachoti-516-263-5369

Certifications :NCSF National Certified Personal Trainer, Equinox Tier 2 Trainer, CPR/AED

Certified, Pre and Post Natal Certified, USSF D License Soccer Certification

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LIRRC’S DECEMBER CROSSWORD

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Across2. Our beloved Eunice and Colin4. LIRRC Mascot6. City for Steamtown Marathon9. In Spanish, they are our "Tortugas"10. Utica's premier race12. First women to run Boston

Down1. Dr. Sheehan3. Alley Pond Team5. Ms. Goucher7. Former park name for Eisenhower8. Boston Billy11. Long Island Marathon month

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In The Spotlight

Steve Gerson

My running adventure began in April, 2011 when my doctoradvised me I was at risk of developing Type II diabetes. Myfirst race was the 2011 Long Island HalfMarathon/Marathon when I ran the 10K in 1:10:59 seconds.I was so petrified; I thought that I would never be able tofinish the race. When I crossed that finish line, I was soecstatic, invigorated and motivated. I wanted to keep ongoing and running and at that point I officially caught therunning bug and was on my way.

My favorite single race was the Ocean to Sound 50 milerelay race this past September. I was part of the LIRRC andour team name was the Tough Turtles.

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I ran the third leg of the race and it was so much fun havingmy teammates rooting me on from their car alongside theroad and encouraging me on and providing me with waterand fruit if I needed it. The camaraderie of my team cheeringme on was so uplifting it really helped me when I wasgetting tired towards the end of my leg of the race. Also thepost-race party and bar-b-que was one of the best ever withlots of beer, wine and a endless amount of buffet foodavailable. I really enjoyed myself immensely and had a lotof fun at this event.

As far as a particular runner that I admire it would have tobe Meb Keflezighi. His running form is so smooth andflawless and it seems as though he feet hardly touch theground while he is running. Also his ability to run andmaintain such a high pace/mile for a marathon is trulyamazing. The race that I would like to do sometime in thefuture is the NYC Marathon. For me that would be theultimate challenge. Right now though just completing a halfmarathon is a feat in itself and I would have to really committo putting in the training and the long runs to feel ready torun a marathon, never mind the NYC marathon in which thecourse is rather hilly and challenging. If I ever feel like I canget the time to put in the training for a marathon the NYCmarathon would be my number one choice.

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I attribute my ability to continue running by doing mystrength training and cross training at the gym that I belongto. I currently am a member of Personal Training Institute inBellmore, LI and it is their wonderful group of personaltrainers who work one on one with me and push me to mypersonal limits of physical exertion to achieve new highs.The owner of the gym is the main person who I would haveto credit for getting me into running.

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When I was thinking of doing my first 5K at the LI HalfMarathon/Marathon in May of 2011, the owner of the gym,Sam Thomas, convinced me that I could do a 10K as myfirst race and gave me the confidence and ability to run a10K for my first race. It was also Sam who convinced me torun my first half marathon which was in January of 2012 inMiami, FL with Sam and some other members from thegym. My time was 2:28 minutes and I had only been runningabout 8 months at that point when Sam convinced me that Icould do it.

I don’t really have a favorite pre-race food for most 5K’sand 10K races outside of having a glass of orange juice,protein shake, a banana and coffee the morning of the race.For a half marathon it would have to be lots of pasta andgarlic bread the night before the race and for breakfast itwould be a bagel with a little peanut butter spread with abanana also. My favorite post-race food for most 5K’s and10K’s would be fruit and bagels. For a half marathon itwould have to be low-fat chocolate milk and a bagel alsowith some eggs.

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One particular running story that I’d like to share is when Ifirst met Brian and Tracy Dobkin at the Great Cow Harbor10K post-race raffle. Up to that race I did not have anyrunning buddies until I met Brian and Tracy Dobkin. Mywife and my mother-in-law were sitting on the grassalongside of me, and I happened to be sitting next to Brianand Tracy as the race directors were calling out the rafflewinners. After the raffles were over we started heading overto the buses to take us back to where our cars were parkedwhen we noticed that there were no buses left and we werestranded there and had no way of getting back to our cars. Itwas then that my wife introduced ourselves to Brian andTracy who in turn then later on at other races introduced meto Bill Lofmark, Marie Certa, Steve Weiss and many otherswho have since become close running buddies of mine andclose friends.

I am not currently working on any specific running goalsthis year but I am running the Philadelphia Half Marathonon November 23, 2014. I am very excited and lookingforward to this race which is going to be my ninth halfmarathon so far. Since I have started running my son’s Ericand Matt have seen how much fun I have been having andhave decided to get into running and walking also and havebeen bit by the running bug.

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I have also found that running helps with my stress andanxiety and gives me that natural running high and gets myendorphins going.

My favorite time of the year for running is in the autumn. Ilove running through the park or a trail with the leavesturning color and the outside temperature is just right andfeels like you can run endless miles and miles in the crispcool air. After the heat of summer, I look forward to thecooler temperatures and running on the roads and trailsagain.

My favorite running sneakers are the Brooks AdrenalineGTS which give me plenty of support and cushion in theheel and midfoot. I have also run in the Adidas Gel Kayonosneakers which offer plenty of arch support for my feet sincethey tend to pronate inwards and the sneakers help keep myfoot in a neutral stable position while running.

I currently belong to the LIRRC, GLIRC, and WARRTrunning clubs. I am also a current member of the USATF-LI and on the WARRT running team. In 2015 I am going tobecome a member of LIRRC racing team. I really like theclose camaraderie of the club members and the LIRRC staffand the fact that everybody is very friendly and supportivein my running endeavors.

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New Members!Anthony AdipietroCharles DavidsonDiane FeirmanFilipa MagnoDawn MayJanet McGeeRyan MorimandoAllison O’Brien-SilvaJohn StrassenreiterRegina TrainorDaniel ValderramaCharles Zinkowski

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The Long Island Road RunnersEast Meadow, New York 11554

www.lirrc.orgClub Hotline: 516-569-4959

OFFICERSPresident—Fred HaslettVice President/Technology—Bob PattersonVice President/Assistant Race Director—Peter CironaTreasurer / Newsletter Editor —Jim FergusonClub Counsel—Jim ThorntonPublic Relations—Mike OgazonSecretary - Adriana Staiano

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJuan Oliveras Adriana StaianoJoyce Patterson Jim FergusonDavid Philippi Bob PattersonPeter Cirona Jim Thornton

RACE TEAM CAPTAINSMasters Men—Juan OliverasSenior Masters Men—Jim ThorntonSgt. at Arms – Richie DelorantisWomen’s Race Team Captain - Adriana Staiano

RACE OFFICIALSFred Haslett Bob Patterson

David Philippi Peter CironaJuan Oliveras Joyce Patterson

BOARD EMERITI ADVISORY BOARDJim Murphy Jim Thornton Michael Ogazon

Herb Waldren Juan Oliveras

IN MEMORIUMEunice Harris Colin Harris